Best Kubernetes Cost Management Software in 2026
Updated
In short: PerfectScale is ranked #1 of 21 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Atmosly Kubernetes Cost Optimization and KubeAdapt. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Atmosly Kubernetes Cost Optimization. The lowest first paid tier on this page is KubeAdapt at $0.60/mo.
Keeping Kubernetes spending in view means looking at how costs are allocated and what controls support planning and optimization. Compare allocation granularity with cost forecasting and budget alerts, then assess whether commitment optimization and rightsizing recommendations appear among an option’s stated capabilities. Data retention, free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide additional comparison points. PerfectScale, Atmosly Kubernetes Cost Optimization and KubeAdapt are among the named products, along with Podledger, Varcio Kubernetes Cost Management, nOps, CAST AI and OptOps. Use the listed criteria to consider what cost visibility and optimization functions matter for your environment, and how those needs compare with the pricing information shown.
21 Kubernetes cost management software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 PerfectScale No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2Free Allocation granularity: containerCost forecasting: YesRightsizing recommendations: Yes
- 2 Atmosly Kubernetes Cost Optimization No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1$399/mo Allocation granularity: namespaceCost forecasting: YesRightsizing recommendations: Yes
- 3 KubeAdapt No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7$0.60/mo Allocation granularity: containerCost forecasting: YesRightsizing recommendations: Yes
- 4 Podledger No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5Free Rightsizing recommendations: Yes
- 5 Varcio Kubernetes Cost Management No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$49/mo Allocation granularity: workloadCost forecasting: YesRightsizing recommendations: Yes
- 6 nOps No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9
- 7 CAST AI No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5
- 8 OptOps No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2 Allocation granularity: workloadCost forecasting: YesRightsizing recommendations: Yes
- 9 Krossboard No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free Allocation granularity: namespaceCost forecasting: Yes
- 10 Randoli Cost Management for Kubernetes No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1 Allocation granularity: containerCost forecasting: YesRightsizing recommendations: Yes
- 11 OpenCost No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0
- 12 KubeLedger No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0Free Allocation granularity: namespaceRightsizing recommendations: Yes
- 13 Klustercost No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9Free Allocation granularity: workload
- 14 ScaleOps No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 Allocation granularity: workloadRightsizing recommendations: Yes
- 15 Amnic Kubernetes Cost Management No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 Allocation granularity: workloadRightsizing recommendations: Yes
- 16 CloudKeeper Kubernetes Tuner No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7 Allocation granularity: workloadRightsizing recommendations: Yes
- 17 Zesty No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6
- 18 Kubex No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Allocation granularity: containerRightsizing recommendations: Yes
- 19 Skuber+ No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Allocation granularity: workloadCost forecasting: YesRightsizing recommendations: Yes
- 20 Untab No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Allocation granularity: workloadRightsizing recommendations: Yes
- 21 CloudBolt No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0
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Questions about this list
Which Kubernetes cost management software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
PerfectScale is ranked #1 of 21 with a score of 8.2. Atmosly Kubernetes Cost Optimization is second and KubeAdapt third.
How many of these have a free plan?
7 of the 21 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, KubeAdapt has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.60/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.